Texas-based Cantex Continuing Care Network partnered with Nexus Health Resources® to implement a new transitional care model within its network of facilities that has improved long-term patient outcomes and reduced unnecessary hospital readmissions.
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News announced recently that Nexus Health Resources client Cantex Continuing Care Network was among a select group of winners who earned a 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award. Cantex received the Gold award in the Transitions category for its use of NexusConnexions software to improve transitional care outcomes.
“NexusConnexions has been a game changer for Cantex facilities,” said Lara Cline, Director of Care Coordination for Cantex. “By creating a personalized agenda for each patient and facilitating patient outreach and communication after discharge, it has helped us significantly reduce post-discharge hospital readmissions—as well as clearly demonstrate to our referral sources the specific interventions performed by Cantex staff that led to fewer readmissions.”
Developed by Nexus Health Resources, NexusConnexions transitional care software enables hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to avoid unnecessary expenses and penalties by addressing the needs of patients currently living outside of direct medical care. The patent-pending technology automatically assembles an agenda for each patient interaction and provides dialogue suggestions and condition-specific objectives to help users apply proven tactics to positively influence patient outcomes and care plan adherence.
The McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards Program recognizes organizations harnessing technology to make eldercare better. In 2018 the program was expanded to include Skilled Care and Senior Living.
About Cantex Continuing Care Network
Cantex Continuing Care Network operates across central, southern and eastern Texas and specializes in providing short-term transitional care, rehabilitation therapy, chronic care and home health and hospice services. Cantex care providers subscribe to a “Committed to Excellence” philosophy that emphasizes compassion, service and a commitment to realizing the best possible health outcomes.
About Nexus Health Resources
Nexus Health Resources is a leading provider of transitional care software, services and patient engagement for acute and post-acute care organizations facing the challenge of reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions and total medical spend. Through Nexus Health Call Center® and our proprietary transitional care software platform, NexusConnexions, we assist providers with ensuring coordinated, quality health care during the important transition period from hospital or rehabilitation facility to home. Additionally, Nexus Health Academy® promotes patient engagement with condition-specific health literacy for patients and caregivers to assist in guiding recovery at home.
